Developments in Ukraine | The possibility of dialogue with Russia at the Swiss peace meeting

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Dmitry Kolaba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, in Astana On his trip to New Delhi, in an interview with an Indian TV channel, he did not consider it unlikely that the dialogue with Russia may be held within the framework of the second or third peace meeting in Switzerland. adhere to common principles” and ask them to choose an item from the “menu” that they would like to work on. Then, the countries will “form groups and agree on how they want to act to achieve the goals of these points.” Kuleba added: Between the second and third summits, communication with Russia will be based on criteria. approved by the participants, may be established.

Furthermore, Koleba noted that Kyiv needs India to establish a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, specifically, Kyiv is willing to New Delhi to participate in the summit in Switzerland.

Earlier it was reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit to Switzerland, asked Bern to organize a high-level peace conference. Viola Amherd, president of the Swiss Confederation, announced her positive attitude to this request after meeting with Zelenskiy. After that, a senior EU official said that some southern countries emphasized the importance of paying attention to Russia’s requests and demanded that the country participate in the peace talks. Russia said Moscow would refuse to attend a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland, even if its representatives were invited. He explained that Russia’s participation in such meetings is meaningless, because the so-called peace formula of Vladimir Zelensky will be lobbied in this event. Follow:

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Zelensky: Some countries do not want to come to the Swiss meeting because of Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, admitted in a conversation with “CBS” news channel last night that the leaders of some countries do not want to participate in the meeting of Ukrainian leaders in Switzerland. According to him, Kiev is currently waiting Foreign partners have agreed to participate in the summit, but “it is very difficult.” Zelensky added: “Most countries are on our side, but some are still balancing their relations with Russia, because They get money and have a contract with them.”

Patriot air defense systems can protect Ukrainian industry!

Vladimir Zelensky said Ukraine should have at least five to seven to receive the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system from the United States. The president of Ukraine expressed his opinion: “This number of Patriot systems will be able to protect the industrial areas of Ukraine from Russian air attacks.” According to Zelensky, what is needed most in the conflict zone are defense systems American Patriot missiles and more artillery. He also admitted that Kiev will lose the conflict if it does not receive US help. Pointing out that “there is almost no artillery left for the Ukrainian army”, he added that the nature of financial and military aid to Ukraine should be considered in more detail. The President of Ukraine noted that the money allocated Given by Congress and the White House, in most cases, the full amount does not reach this country, and 80% of this money remains in the United States. Zelensky added: Ammunition reaches us, but its production is in the United States, and tens of billions of receipts remain in the United States. Yes, this support is great, but we need more attention.

Zelensky admitted that the Israeli regime’s war in Gaza has diverted the attention of the world community from the Ukraine issue. He complained that American support has also decreased significantly.

Unpreparedness of the Ukrainian army to defend in case of a massive attack by the Russian armed forces

President The president of Ukraine admitted that the armed forces of Ukraine are not ready to defend themselves in case of a major attack by Russian forces. According to him, the Ukrainian army expects the Russian side to attack in late May or June.

Zelensky also noted that Russian forces have “an endless number of missiles and bullets” while for Ukraine ” “There is almost no artillery left.” He said: “It is very difficult to fight against an enemy whose artillery shells can be fired at a distance of more than 20 kilometers”. And he noted that “tens of billions of dollars remain in the United States.”

Canada’s Ministry of Defense: Aid to Ukraine has “emptied our warehouses”

The defense minister noted that Canada no longer has artillery shells or anti-aircraft missiles to provide to Ukraine. However, he said, he recently agreed with his Ukrainian counterpart that Canada would buy drones directly from manufacturers and then transfer them to the Ukrainian armed forces.

Blair also He admitted that Canada’s bureaucracy was preventing Ottawa from giving strong support to Kyiv. In his opinion, the reconstruction of Canada’s defense industry may take at least two to two and a half years.

This Canadian newspaper quoted a military source who reported that despite the “emptying of warehouses”, army generals They are ready to continue to help Kiev, although they are concerned that if vital equipment is transferred to the Ukrainian armed forces, the country’s reserves will never be replenished.

17 residential buildings damaged in the city of Belgorod. As a result of the Ukrainian attacks

Vychslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region of Russia, reported this morning, Friday, that as a result of the massive attacks of the Ukrainian forces on the city of Belgorod, the windows of 37 apartments in 17 multi-story residential buildings were broken. According to him, during the last night and day, the Russian air defense system was active in the sky of Belgorod and the entire Belgorod region, and 15 air targets were shot down near the city. Gladkov added that there were no casualties in these attacks. Yesterday, the governor reported that the air defense system shot down two Ukrainian drones in the outskirts of Belgorod, and as a result of their parts falling, a warehouse caught fire. .

The military conflict zone in Ukraine will not be sent. Colonel Yevgeny Burdinsky, head of the main organizational and mobilization department of the Army General Staff, said: “Those who will be called during the spring call that will be conducted from April 1st to July 15th They will come for compulsory military service, they will not participate in special military operations.”

This military official added: “The call for compulsory military service will be implemented as in previous years and based on the previous laws, and this event will not be affected in any way. It is not related to the process of special military operations, and new soldiers will not be sent to the war zone.”

The conscription ended last spring on July 15, 2023. The Ministry of Defense reported that 147,000 people were drafted into the Russian Armed Forces and other military organizations and began their mandatory service.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense linked the opening of the second army recruitment center to high demand

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine opened the second recruitment center for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Dnipropetrovsk region. In the published message, it is claimed that the second recruitment center was opened in two weeks due to the high demand of the people.

It was previously reported that there was a shortage of personnel in the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to build lines. There is a defense in the zone of combat contact.

The United States announced the reduction of the risk of escalation of the conflict in Ukraine

Charles Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces. Last night, he commented on some media reports about the Pentagon’s readiness to send ATACMS missiles to Kiev and noted that the risk of an escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine is much lower than in 2022.

The military official said: “I think the risk of escalation is not as high as it initially appeared.” The Pentagon is ready to transfer long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, as the US military receives the new PrSM missile. >

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army reported that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Sirsky, had a telephone conversation with General Charles Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces. It is recalled that the parties discussed strategic issues for 2024 and the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army added: “Strengthening the Ukrainian Army is a long-term strategic interest not only for the United States, but also for partners and NATO allies”.

During the conversation, issues related to the needs of the Ukrainian military in the coming months, questions about the necessary US assistance to Kiev, including the need to strengthen the protection of the Ukrainian armed forces and the issue The development of fortifications was discussed.

Ukraine-NATO emergency meeting held in Brussels

Ukraine-NATO emergency meeting was held in Brussels. This issue was revealed in a message on the website of the North Atlantic Alliance. The negotiations were held at the headquarters of this military-political bloc. It is reminded that this meeting was held at the initiative of Kyiv and at the level of ambassadors. Mircea Juana, the Deputy Secretary General of NATO, was the chairman and Rostam Umarov, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, participated in this meeting through video communication. In this statement, it is emphasized that Joana has emphasized the continued support of the coalition to Ukraine.

Kazakhstan asked its citizens to leave the regions of Odessa and Kharkiv in Ukraine

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ukraine has advised its citizens to leave these areas due to the unstable security situation in Odessa and Kharkiv regions. Unstable in Odesa and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine advises its citizens to leave these regions. It is reminded that citizens of Kazakhstan can leave Ukraine and then return to the country by two land routes through Moldova or Poland.

Yesterday Ukrainian media reported explosions in the suburbs of Kharkiv. The previous day, explosions were reported in the Odesa region, after which the air raid warning siren sounded.

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